Stellenbosch University 

Financial Services 

Senior accountant: Financial Services

(Ref. FIN/263/0919)

Duties:

• Monitoring of compliance with financial policy and procedures
• Financial advice to the University and related entities
• Advice with regard to VAT requirements and the completion and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Representation the Finance Division at other divisions and faculties
• Preparing financial statements in compliance with IFRS, appropriate legislation and practices
• Preparing monthly/annual financial statements and expenditure analyses for the specific environment
• Dealing with telephonic, walk-in and e-mail enquiries about financial procedures and systems
• Delivering a quality and risk management service pertaining to the completion of organisational tender applications
• Managing overspent cost centres
• Responsible for various yearend procedures
• Providing timeous and accurate administrative support services during audits
• Responsible for allocated control accounts and cost centres, including related administration and reconciliation
• Administration and control of advance payments. 

Requirements:

• A BCom Honours or similar qualification with Accountancy as a major
• Proven relevant work experience in a similar environment, with experience with the preparation of financial statements and application of VAT
• A substantial accounting and financial background
• Proven ability to give guidance to colleagues at senior level
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer proficiency, with advanced experience in Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent skills with regard to judgement, decision-making and problem-solving
• Sound organisational and planning skills
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure. 

Recommendations:

• Experience at a Higher Education or similar institution
• Completed articles with an auditing firm
• Qualified CA(SA).

Commencement of duties: 1 November 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 30 September 2019

Enquiries regarding job content: Ms. R Uys on 021 808 9729, or at

az.ca.nus@tenier

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 16 Sep 12:05